Hydrogen extraction breakthrough could be game-changer
Researchers have successfully tested a new material that can be used for cheap and large-scale production of hydrogen - a promising alternative to fossil fuel.
Posted: Mar 5th, 2018
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With computation, researchers identify promising solid oxide fuel cell materials
Using advanced computational methods, materials scientists have discovered new materials that could bring widespread commercial use of solid oxide fuel cells closer to reality.
Posted: Feb 23rd, 2018
Read moreWorld's first solar fuels reactor for night passes test
Solar powered chemistry has one downfall -- reactions stop at night. Now scientists have a solution.
Posted: Feb 21st, 2018
Read moreWhy polymer solar cells deserve their place in the sun
Polymer solar cells may lag behind traditional silicon solar cells in longevity and efficiency, but could ultimately power autonomous remote sensors and wearable technology.
Posted: Feb 21st, 2018
Read moreTurning background room temperature heat into energy
Researchers make a battery driven by differences in temperature and capable of recovering background heat energy slightly at above room temperature.
Posted: Feb 14th, 2018
Read morePerspective on fuel cells
In a new Perspective article, researchers are aiming to tackle a fundamental debate in key reactions behind fuel cells and hydrogen production, which, if solved, could significantly bolster clean energy technologies.
Posted: Feb 14th, 2018
Read moreAn algorithm to accurately calculate solar panel parameters
Researchers have designed an algorithm that allows users to calculate online the parameters of a model that emulates the behaviour of a solar panel.
Posted: Feb 13th, 2018
Read moreNew fuel cell demonstrates exceptional power density and stability
Discovery heightens the viability of incorporating fuel cells into a sustainable energy future.
Posted: Feb 12th, 2018
Read moreA stand-alone system to produce drinking water by means of solar energy
Researchers have developed a stand-alone system for desalinating and treating water through electrodialysis. The system is directly powered by solar energy and can be applied in off-grid areas.
Posted: Feb 9th, 2018
Read moreAvoiding blackouts with 100% renewable energy
New research finds several solutions to making clean, renewable energy reliable enough to power at least 139 countries.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2018
Read moreBuilding with waste and recycled material
This is the vision: A residential module fully constructed from reusable, recyclable, and compostable materials.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2018
Read moreProduction of solar fuels inches closer with discovery
Research uncovers mechanism behind water-splitting catalyst.
Posted: Feb 6th, 2018
Read moreOptimizing recycling of scrap car parts yields big savings
Detailed sorting of scrap car parts could boost recycling rates to over 97 percent, saving billions spent on new materials and slashing associated greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted: Jan 24th, 2018
Read moreWith cheap solar and wind power, is it time to rethink 'energy efficiency'?
The wind and sun are both free and almost infinite, and therefore each extra unit of energy generated is not only clean but also essentially free. With little downside to using more electricity when it is available, we?ll need to rethink energy efficiency.
Posted: Jan 24th, 2018
Read moreCalculating the CO2 emissions of biofuels is not enough
A new EU regulation aims to shrink the environmental footprint of biofuels starting in 2021. But scientists think we should go one step further and take into account all compounds produced at biorefineries, not just biofuel.
Posted: Jan 24th, 2018
Read morePolymers based on boron?
Researchers have received a 1.5 million Euro grant to make boron polymers a reality.
Posted: Jan 18th, 2018
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